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﻿Notes on chapter 2 pg.14-25 Socrates: The First Moralist
Socrates (c.470-399 B.C) he was 70 years old when he died, his father was Sophroniscus, a sculptor, his mother Phaenarete, was a midwife. Socrates was likely a stonemason and a sculptor before turning to philosophy. He was a soldier during the Peloponnesian War. He has walked barefoot across ice, meditated standing up for thirty-six hours. He had the ability to ignore physical discomfort in order to achieve some greater mental or...

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Philosophers usually tend to think and respond in totally different and opposite ways. However, in Glaucon’s challenge, Aristotle, Spinoza, Hume, Kant and Mill agreed that it’s an uncontrollable system of desire. In Glaucon’s challenge he describes three important ideas. The first idea is “of the nature and origin of unjust, according to the common view of them” (488). The second idea is “I will show that all men who practice justice do so against their will, of necessity but not as a good”...

Philosophical Essay
EDUC 200 – Principles of Education
Philosophy is a set of beliefs or ideas one has towards their discipline or line of work. Don Kauchak and Paul Eggen, authors of the textbook “Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional,” define philosophy as “The study of theories of knowledge, truth, existence, and morality” [ (Kauchak & Eggen, 2011) ]. The philosophy of education is a very important aspect of teaching. It is meant to guide teachers in the classroom and offer...

﻿PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy is divided into many sub-fields. These include epistemology, logic, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics.
Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge, such as the relationships between truth, belief, and theories of justification.
Logic is the study of the principles of correct reasoning.
Metaphysics is the study of the most general features of reality, such as existence, time, the relationship between mind and body, objects and their properties,...

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philosophy [fɪˈlɒsəfɪ]
n pl -phies
1. (Philosophy) the academic discipline concerned with making explicit the nature and significance of ordinary and scientific beliefs and investigating the intelligibility of concepts by means of rational argument concerning their presuppositions, implications, and interrelationships; in particular, the rational investigation of the nature and structure of reality (metaphysics), the resources and limits of knowledge (epistemology), the principles and import...

﻿Meaning and Definition of Philosophy
The term “Philosophy” is derived from two Greek words, Philia meaning “to love” or “to befriend” and, Sophia meaning “wisdom.” Thus, philosophy, means “the love of wisdom”. It was coined by Pythagoras, one of the sages of ancient Greece, born about the year 584 B.C. Philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each...

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Introduction to Philosophy
Finals Reflection Output
A. Summary
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge is formed and acquired in the course of our life though cognition and it is not inborn and develops from our own ignorance. John Locke compared it with tabula rasa or some sort of a blank sheet upon which nothing is written. These are Data or images of the object which...

﻿Idealism
Idealism is the metaphysical and epistemological doctrine that ideas or thoughts make up fundamental reality. Essentially, it is any philosophy which argues that the only thing actually knowable is consciousness (or the contents of consciousness), whereas we never can be sure that matter or anything in the outside world really exists. Thus, the only real things are mental entities, not physical things (which exist only in the sense that they are perceived)
Progressivism
Progressivist...

Many philosophers have addressed and questioned the subject regarding the unity and trinity of God. Yahya Ibn Adi was a philosopher and a Monophysite scholar of the Arab Classical Period who has firmly given treatises of his own interpretation on this subject. This has caused manygfjkfgmngcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccb scholars and other philosophers to critique his understandings and express their own viewpoints of Yahyah Ibn Adi’s philosophy on the unity and trinity of God. Emilio...

﻿PHILMAN Lesson 1: Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophical Concerns according to Dr. Bob Zunjic
The study of philosophy may deal with every dimension of human life and can raise questions in any field of study or endeavor.
Philosophy pursues questions rather than answers.
Philosophy is not bound by any particular “truths” that set limits to the desire to continue asking questions.
Philosophy changes historically both in respect to its content and its character.
Definitions...

Lecture One
Introduction
1 What does philosophy mean?
- Everyone has a philosophy
- We have ideas concerning things, people, the meaning of life, death, God, what is good and bad.
- We may have certain attitudes to life, certain ways of looking at things.
- For example:
- I am an optimist. I can always see a positive side to most unhappy situations.
- I don’t believe in worrying too much. I think about today. Tomorrow can take care of itself.
- Although an individual...

Philosophy
1. How are Plato's and Descartes' views of the soul/self similar?
Both Plato and Descartes believe that the soul/self is best (or only) to think and learn separate from the body and its faculties. According to Plato, “the soul reasons best without bodily senses.” Plato claims that sight, hearing, pain, and pleasure are a distraction to the soul in its search for reality, and that true knowledge can only be achieved with pure thought alone. “The body confuses the soul and...

﻿Ⅰ.Introduction
A. Thesis
There are so many different philosophies and religions, and they greatly influence people’s life. In this paper, I am going to introduce and define the representatives of the Western philosophy such as Plato’s metaphysical Dualism and Chinese philosophy like Daoism. And I am going to compare these philosophies and explain the difference between them.
Ⅱ. Dualism
A. Explain Plato’s metaphysical Dualism
Plato’s Dualism divided the reality into two different realms of...

Part I. INTRODUCTION
CONCEPTS
Definition. What is Philosophy? There are a number of definitions of philosophy given by many thinkers and they vary according to their interests and orientations. Generally, philosophy is regarded as perhaps the most obstruse and abstract of all subjects that seems apart from ordinary life. Although quiet a number of people may think of it as a being remote from every normal interest, it may be inferred that all of us have some philosophical views, whether we are...

Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.[1][2] Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.[3] In more casual speech, by extension, "philosophy" can refer to "the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group".[4]
The word "philosophy" comes from...

﻿Are we born with knowledge?
Are we born with knowledge? Of course we are. In this speech, I am going to argue about how ability is knowledge and what knowledge we have when we were younger.
As a child, we have been brought up by our environment and culture. Without this, what knowledge would we have? Let’s say, the minute a child is born, and you throw this new born baby into a “swimming pool” or “water” it will immediately be able to swim or float. Now the question is, where did this baby...

PHILOSOPHY
The History of Philosophy is often divided into three periods: Ancient philosophy, Medieval philosophy, and Modern philosophy.
Philosophy is the discipline concerned with questions of how one should live (ethics); what sorts of things exist and what are their essential natures (metaphysics); what counts as genuine knowledge (epistemology); and what are the correct principles of reasoning (logic). The word is of Ancient Greek origin (philosophía), meaning love of wisdom....

Philosophy comes from the Greek roots meaning “the love of wisdom.”
Philosophers are persons who have a compelling need to pursue wisdom. Since the beginning of time, wise man and women have dedicated themselves to asking “Big Questions”.
Depending on the questions, there are various areas of philosophy including metaphysics, epistemological, axiology, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, social philosophy, and logic.
Homework
Make a “Creative” representation of...

﻿Socrates was a Greek philosopher, who is often considered to be the father of Western philosophy, and a key figure in the development of Western civilisation.
"The unexamined life is not worth living for a human being."
Socrates - Republic 38c
He left no actual writing so impressions of Socrates have come primarily from the writings of his student, Plato. There are also other contributions from Xenophon and a contemporary playwright - Aristophanes.
It is possible that Plato embellished the...

﻿BARRUNDA, Diamond R. November 11, 2014
BSAT22FA1/HUM001A
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument. In more casual speech, by extension, "philosophy" can refer to "the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an...

Philosophy 101
Final Paper: Answer to five Questions on Castell and Borchert’s Introduction to Modern Philosophy, 4th ed. (Pearson-Macmillan, 1983).
Question #1: Why does Hume think that the “design” in nature cannot prove God’s existence?
Answer: One of the most common reasons why people say they believe in God is that the universe seems to have been intentionally designed. Hume observes that while we may perceive two events that seem to occur in conjunction, there is no way for us to...

﻿What is authentic happiness and how does one obtain it?
Happiness is a term specifically defined and scrutinized by various philosophers that is used with deviating implications that consists of different meanings. Each philosopher has an unambiguous idea of how happiness must and will be obtained. The philosophical definitions of happiness are aberrant in contrast with the current conception of happiness.
Some believe in Aristotle’s theory that happiness is a complete, ultimate, or...

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Philosophy
PHL/215
November 03, 2014
Philosophy
Philosophy is “the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc…; a particular set of ideas about knowledge, truth, and meaning of life; and a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live” (Philosophy, 2014, para. 1). Philosophy plays a huge role in all of our lives. Studding of philosophy influences our lives in many ways and has many purposes. Philosophy has five major branches metaphysis,...

Metaphilosophy relies on the idea that it might be productive to distinguish some general pronouncements about philosophy from philosophy itself. Contrasting with many other cultural practices, for philosophy the distinction is rather questionable, but a similar case is presented by language: when speaking in English about the English language one might assume a split between English-as-object and English-as-metalanguage. Philosophers using the term metaphilosophy being still a minority, it...

Describe the branches of philosophy
There are five types of branches in philosophy. These branches can be categories as Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Politics, and Estetics.
The first branch of philosophy is Metaphysics, also known as the study of existence. Metaphysics act as a foundation in philosophy as well as the foundation of the view of our world. Metaphysics is very important to all of us as it help us to deal with reality by explaining and interpreting the world and nature...

God and Philosophy
Many philosophers will say that God plays an important role in a person's mental being. Others will argue that he doesn't and that we decide by our own mentality. The three thinkers that will be discussed in this paper made a large impact in the philosophical world with their theories and reasons. Descartes, Kant, and Hume are all important players in the world of philosophy, but according to other philosophers, so is God.
Rene Descartes, a noted French philosopher,...

What is Philosophy?
While Philosophy has no clear cut definition, it can be described as the act of questioning ideas, thoughts, and beliefs to try to form answers supported by good reasoning. These answers are not always clearly supported by fact like scientific questions, but use logic to express what a person views as correct. Questions of a philosophical nature can be grouped into four main branches and use a method of arguments and logic to support a reasonable opinion or view.
Four...

Educational Philosophy
Tamara Melton
MTE/501
December 14, 2012
Theresa Schneebacher
Educational Philosophy
Education philosophies are evident in today’s schools. Teachers believe all students are capable of learning and mastering basic skills. It’s how teachers teach their students that make the difference. When teacher’s take a look into their teaching philosophy it empowers them to do their best in the classroom. Their philosophic inventory allows them to understand how their...

Joanna Vangucci
Access to Initial Teacher Training
Philosophy
What is Philosophy?
2nd March 2013
Word count: 2178
Philosophy is integrated into every individual’s life. This essay will analyse the differences between Western, Chinese and Indian traditions. It will evaluate what it is that constitutes a valid philosophical enquiry and investigate different branches of philosophy. It will also look into the ways in which philosophy is utilised in contemporary society and the ways in which...

The Philosophy of Man
“What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him?” (NASB1995)
This verse is taken from Psalm 8:4, I cited this verse on the account of my wonder and curiosity on what really is man? I guess this question has already been brought up years ago by scribes, teachers, politicians, scientist and even philosophers. Even David, the man after God’s own heart has also asked on what is on this man that even the God of universe is so fond of him....

Kelvin Paul Panuncio October 10, 2012
Contemporary Philosophy La Salette
Reaction Paper on Time and Being
On the first page of Being and Time, Heidegger describes the project in the following way: Our aim in the following treatise is to work out the question of the sense of being and to do so concretely. Heidegger claims that traditional ontology has prejudicially overlooked this question, dismissing it as overly general, indefinable, or obvious. Instead Heidegger proposes to understand...

The Value of Philosophy
In the introductory lecture notes to this course I stated that we would start with a working definition of philosophy as being the “love of wisdom.” I have found, though, that just about every other definition attempted has many shortcomings. No one definition seems adequate to define what it means to engage in philosophy. Consequently, I think it is best to think of the philosopher in the somewhat imprecise term of a lover of wisdom. Someone who is continually...

Response: “What is Philosophy”?
Upon reading the opening chapter of Cahn’s, “Exploring Philosophy: An Introductory
Anthology”, I was immediately drawn in by the opening statement from Beardsley and
Beardsley: “The study of philosophy is unlike the study of any other subject…The only
prerequisite is an inquiring mind” (Cahn, 3). For a science major, my first reaction is excitement,
for there is no need to memorize “dates, formulas, or rules” (Chan, 3). As I continued reading
however, I...

Individual: single; separate.
Existentialism: a philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the
individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through
acts of the will.
Consequentialism: the doctrine that the morality of an action is to be judged solely by its
consequences.
Nihilism: the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is
meaningless.
...

There are many different educational philosophies that have developed over the years. Some of these philosophies are teacher-centered and some are student-centered, but they all have the same goal, and the goal is to provide students with the best education possible. The following is a list of educational philosophies and their basic ideas.
1.Perennialism- is a teacher centered philosophy that focuses on the values associated with reason. It considers knowledge as enduring, seeks everlasting...

Philosophy with Logic
What is philosophy?
Philosophy has many questions- Asking the right questions…
From Greek word PHILO (Love) & SOPHIA (Wisdom) which means lover of wisdom
* PHYTAGORAS, a Greek Philosopher, was the first to use the term Philosophy.
* He noted that there are three types of man:
a. lover of pleasure
b. lover of success
c. lover of wisdom
* the last, according to him, is the SUPERIOR TYPE.
* Wisdom here deals with the principles of...

Michael Allan Fortes
BSN-IV
Prelim Examination on Philosophy of Man II
I. Explain the following:
1. Man as embodied subjectivity.
- The phenomenologist, on the other hand, sees man as embodied subjectivity. This is not just a matter of language, for language does matter. Language does not just picture reality; it helps create reality’s meaning. Man is foremost a subjectivity, a unique core or center, source, depth, well-spring of initiative and meaning. Our term...

In his text entitled, "A Philosophy of Life", Sigmund Freud clearly states that religion is nothing more than an illusion created by man in light of psychological needs. In Freud's opinion, religion simply serves certain functions in society, and does not stand up to scrutiny of science. He also attacks the "religious Weltanschauung" (world view), saying that it is does not allow for thought and therefore is a threat to mankind. Whether Freud is correct in his opinions is up for debate,...

Intro to Philosophy Midterm
The word philosophy itself means “the love of wisdom.” Philosophy stands for doing the right thing or being a “just” person. Philosophy also means to see things for what they truly are and not what they may seem to be. A philosopher’s life is a lifelong quest to find the meaning of things beyond their physical appearance.
The Ring of Gyges is a ring that a man puts on and becomes invisible. When he does wrong he is not blamed, he gets away with it. Once a man...

By: Mark
E-mail: [email protected]
SOCRATES THE PHILOSOPHER Socrates is a noteworthy and important historical figure as a philosopher, because of his and his pupils' influence on the development of the philosophical world. His teachings, famous arguments, and ideas began the outgrowth of all later western philosophies. Born in 469 BC just outside of Athens, Socrates was brought up properly, and thoroughly educated. He was raised as most Athenians; developing both physical and mental...

The Value of Philosophy
Bertrand Russell
In Bertrand Russell’s The Value of Philosophy Russell explains the importance of studying philosophy and why it must be done. Russell stresses the fact that philosophical questions are necessary for mankind to be liberated. Russell explains the value of philosophy to our lives. Russell also explains that philosophy like other areas of study is about knowledge; and the problem with that. Russell concludes his essay with explaining to us how philosophy...

Jane Doe
11/28/12
Alissa M. Ramos
Philosophy of Life
In the process of growing up, I have learned that there are an infinite ways to look at how you want to live life and how others live it. When I was young I allowed for my parents to control and greatly influence my beliefs and throughout the years I even allowed my friends to do so as well. Now that I am older I have very different views of life and am only influenced by one source. I’m sure that just like me others around the world...

CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY
When beginning the study of philosophy it is hard to believe that there are so many components involved with one subject. But in reality philosophy is really a broad term for many subtopics; as is the case when discussing continental philosophy, which is the philosophical tradition of continental Europe including phenomenology and existentialism. It all began with Absolute Idealism supported by such philosophers as Fichte and Hegel. It was during the eighteenth and...

Life Philosophy
The meaning of life is to give life meaning
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
Life Philosophy of John Wooden
Even a fool knows you can't reach the stars,
but that doesn't stop a wise man from trying.
"You can't make someone Else's choices.
You shouldn't let someone else make yours."
Life Philosophy of Gen. Colin Powell
Man is not the creature of circumstances,
circumstances are the creatures of men.
We are free agents, and man is more...

Brooke Molder
21 April 2013
Aristotle Santas
Final Exam Essay
The Age of Philosophy
The term philosophy was brought about from the ancient Greeks meaning “wisdom of love.” The true nature behind this social science is to use reason and logic to fully understand certain things. It is the study of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially as an academic discipline. The question every philosopher wants answered is, “How do we know the knowledge that we do?” There is a process they go...

﻿ “What is Philosophy?”
According to the famous Greek philosopher Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. But what does he mean by this? He means that we should look and think through life deeper. Examination of life is more than just a use of common sense. Hard thinking is necessary even though it disturbs. With the use of Philosophy, we better understand things and answer the most important questions in existence. Philosophy, according to the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle,...

Matt Graham
Mrs. Lunney
ENG4U1-03
December 10, 2012
Hamlet the Philosopher
Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, is an Elizabethan tragedy. Hamlet, a young Prince of Denmark, suffers a dilemma between the unrelenting ambition of revenge and clashing moral standards. This is very much a play about revenge, but the reason that it continues to intrigue literary and theatrical audiences for almost 400 years, is because of the underlying philosophical meanings. Hamlet is more a philosophical play than...

The functions of philosophy are the uses of the subject to us as
individuals and as members of a society. Some contemporary thinkers
called the Analytic philosophers see philosophy as a study that
essentially simplifies and analyses issues and statements pertaining to
other subjects in order to enable us understand them better.
The functions of philosophy are explained as follows:
1.Analytical Function
This has to do with the analysis and clarification of ideas, issues, and
statements...

﻿Abigail Moore-Lee
PHIL 1213.011
Midterm Exam
Feb 17, 2015
The Values of Philosophy
The “love of wisdom” or philosophy is viewed as useless in today’s society. It is often thought as a discipline that is outdated and irrelevant to the real world due to the fact that it seems to serve no purpose in real-life situations. However these very questions that may seem to have no answers can serve as a key to train our minds in order for us to live a fulfilling life. Philosophy is a discipline that...

﻿Philosophical Areas of Inquiry
Philosophical Areas of Inquiry, Personal Relations and Application
B. Taylor John-B.
University Of Phoenix
Abstract
“It is very tempting for people not to think, to remain submerged in reality rather than aware of it, to be carried along by the current of events rather than creating their destiny through thoughtful, independent choices” (Chaffee, 2013). In this paper, the importance of philosophy is discussed in practical terms. Why is it important? What...

SKEPTICISM PHILOSOPHY
Skepticism:
• It comes from the Greek word skeptikoi which means “seekers” or “inquirers.”
• It refers to the critical attitude wherein a man questions different things including the well-known absolute truth or knowledge.
• Note that skepticism (philosophical that is) should be contrasted with philosophical dogmatism wherein the latter is the direct opposite of the former. Philosophical dogmatism refers to an attitude wherein a man believes to have...

PHILOSOPHY greek meaning “love of wisdom”, encompassed the love of all wisdom, but only in recent centuries came to refer to a special branch of enquiry, separate from other sciences, such as “natural philosophy”.
* is universally defined as “the study of the wisdom or knowledge about the general problems, facts, and situations connected with human existence, values, reasons, and general reality.” It seeks reasons, answers, and general explanations to life and its factors. Thus, if we talk...

Introduction to Philosophy Final Paper
Throughout the semester, our class has read a great variety of pieces of literature. With each reading, came a flurry of thoughts and discussions. These questions are what help us to become better philosophers. Someone who is on a quest to become a good philosopher must always think critically about all arguments and follow a logical conclusion to wherever it may lead. With Oedipus and “Forgiven”, I was able to dig deep into the meanings...

PRESOCRATIC PHILOSOPHY
Introduction
As early Greek civilization grew more complex (c. 500 b.c.e.), mythology and religion began to develop into philosophy (and later into science). As part of this development, a new kind of thinker emerged known as a sophos, from the Greek word for “wise.” These “wise men,” and they were almost exclusively men, asked increasingly sophisticated questions about all sorts of things, especially natural processes and the origins and essence of life. Although...

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Kant’s Moral Philosophy
Faafetai Ieremia Jr
Kant’s Moral Philosophy
Introduction
Kant’s moral philosophy is also known as Kantian ethics. It is a type of a deontological theory, which is based on ethics. Immanuel Kant founded this deontological theory. Kant’s theory developed as a culmination to the enlightenment rationalism. The basic central idea of this theory is that the good will is the intrinsic quality of nature. Hence, if the action is morally good, maxim,...

Courtney D’Andrea
Philosophy 1100
Professor Magrini
Final Paper
Epistemology
Epistemology is one of the very important branches of philosophy. It is also known as the knowledge theory. The knowledge theory consists of three questions; “What is the origin of knowledge? What is the reliability of knowledge? & What is the criteria of knowledge?” Rene Descartes and John Locke really looked into epistemology and both had different theories to approach it. John Locke looked at empiricism...

Death is a typically human event, not just a biological occurrence. It is a separating of body and soul, but it is not just the body that dies, it is the whole man. It is difficult to talk of the very moment of death, since some people who had been there, did not talk of their experience. There are some written accounts of such experiences and from these we get glimpses of the next life. [Corazon Cruz]
Philosophy of man is the study of man and its philosophy in life that is subdivided into...

The Value of Philosophy and the Point of Our Lives
It is basic human nature to question. There is a curiosity inside all of us that leads us to wonder about everything. Curiosity leads to examination, which leads to contemplation. Through this process the mysteries of life and the universe are slowly discovered. But there are some questions that can never be answered with certainty. These questions make up the study of philosophy, and are considered using reason and logic. Two of the main...

Branches of Philosophy
1. Logic
Logic is the science and art of correct thinking. It attempts to codify the rules of rational thought. Logicians explore the structure of arguments that preserve truth or allow the optimal extraction of knowledge from evidence. Logic is one of the primary tools philosophers use in their inquiries; the precision of logic helps them to cope with the subtlety of philosophical problems and the often misleading nature of conversational language.
2. Ethics...

Philosophy- “A belief in miracles leads to the concept of a god who favors some but not all his creation”
The problem with miracles is that it cannot be properly defined which means there is no absolute meaning for a meaning, instead my philosophers have attempted to define miracles in their own way. In these definition they are usually for or against the existence of miracles, for example take two contrasting definitions Ward and Hume. Ward says miracles are events which god intervenes...

Philosophy of Education - HISTORICAL OVERVIEW, CURRENT TRENDS
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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
William K. Frankena
CURRENT TRENDS
Nicholas C. Burbules
Nathan Raybeck
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
The word education is used sometimes to signify the activity, process, or enterprise of educating or being educated and sometimes to signify the discipline or field of study taught in schools of education that concerns itself with this...

Running Head: WHY Philosophy
Why Philosophy
BY
RASHAN DANIELS
PHIL201-1301B-01
INSTRUCTOR AMY HOYT
This paper is about the six questions in Philosophy I gave my reasons and belief’s one why I feel a certain way on each of the questions and after reading I hope you have a better take on Why Philosophy
1. Metaphysics: what is real? Well a lot of people would say that real is anything that could be touched, seen, smelled, or tasted using one of the five senses. But as a...

Plato was born in Athens in 428 /427 BC
­ When Socrates was around 42 yrs old.
For Plato, just like for Socrates, Philosophy was ;
­ A way of life not just a specialised and technical activity
in about 387 BC, he attended The Academy ­ lasted for a 1000 yrs.
Socrates was only interested in ­ ethics.
While Plato was interested in ­ ethics, metaphysics, politics, aesthetics, Mathematics
Plato's Allegory (story in which there is a fact & a true story) of the Cave...

Definitely the most fascinating thing when it comes to skepticism is not that severely philosophically doubtful people are present - it is the opinions that come from guiltless principles and get to amazing deductions. Rationalists like Locke argue that “all knowledge is based on reason (and the reasoned analysis of certain innate concepts and ideas that are possessed and understood by everyone).” Therefore, the inherent uncertainty of sensory experience (i.e. optical illusions and...

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Philosophy – First Assignment
Anas Al-Domi
Introduction
Philosophy originates with the Greek word philosophia, which translates as "the love of wisdom". Philosophers are engaged in inquiry concerning the search for truth, the nature of universe and the meaning of human experience. Welch& Polifroni(1999). The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast the philosophical paradigms of Realism, Antirealism, Phenomenology , Postmodernism. To relate...

Branches of Philosophy
Professor John Wise
American Intercontinental University
Thesis
This essay project with answer different questions to the six branches of Philosophy. The branches are Metaphysics-is something real? Epistemology-How do we know? Ethics-What is right or wrong? Aesthetics- Is something beautiful? Political- What government is best? And...

Great Religions and Philosophies. : Greek Philosophy.
In the 6th century B.C, there began a dualism in Greek Philosophy. The
development of Greek Philosophy became a compromise between Greek monistic and
oriental influences, in other words, a combination of intellectualism and
mysticism. Thus began the pre-Socratic philosophy. The interests of pre-
Socratic philosophers were centered on the world that surrounds man, the Cosmos.
This was during the time of great internal and external...

PHILOSOPHY OF MAN
PROF. M. SAEED SHEIKH
“Man” seems to have been quite a neglected subject in the history of Western philosophy; more attention has been paid to God and universe than to man. Though there are many reputable histories of the specific branches of philosophy; and even of some of its special subjects such as logic ethics, aesthetics, politics, law and history, a “history of the philosophy of man” has yet to be written and even vet to be conceived. True “man” has sometimes...

﻿PHILOSOPHY MIDTERMS LECTURE
Aristotle Principles / Theories / propositions
> Principle of non- indefinite Regression
everything has an end (Teleoloqy)
> Nemo dat quod non habet
nobody can give what it does not possess
> nature is never frustrated
intellect is destined to know
> tota anima in toto corpore
the whole soul is in the whole body
> ex entre non fit ens
nothing becomes what is already is
> the effect cannot be greater than the cause
> nothing is in the intellect which...

﻿As complex as the modern world has become, it seems unlikely that most of what surrounds us is actually the result of the ancient practice of philosophy. Everything from the structure of democratic governments to due process of law, from a physician’s Hippocratic Oath to computer software, has its roots in philosophy.
Philosophy is an academic discipline that exercises reason and logic in an attempt to understand reality and answer fundamental questions about knowledge, life, morality and...

Philosophy of Man: Notes
Historical Background
I. Pre-Socratic Period
- also known as the Cosmological Period (cosmos meaning universe)
*questions about human existence and subsistence (basic needs)
Pre-Socratic Greek philosophers:
- Anaxagoras
- Thales (he held that water is the fundamental stuff of all things, saying “All is water”)
- Anaximander
- Xenophanes
- Heraclitus
- Anaximenes
Empiricism – a theory which states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience...

﻿The History of Philosophy
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y and Z
(A)
Abelard, Peter:
One of the most heated debates that troubled the church in the Middle Ages was the question of universals. This question goes back as far as Plato’s Forms. It has to do with the relationship between the abstract and general concepts that we have in our minds (what is the relationship between Chair with a capitol “C” and chair with a small “c”?). And from this, two radical viewpoints...

﻿Thales (6th Century B.C.)
“Everything was moist”
“Composition of the world was water”
“Primary composition of everything was water”
Anaximander
“Primary element was indeterminate”
“Material cause”
“Infinite, eternal ageless, the source of all the worlds”
“Man was born from animals from other species, for while other animals quickly find nourishment for themselves, man alone needs a lengthy period of suckling, so that had he been originally as he is now, he could never have survived”...

Study Guide: Lesson 1
What is Philosophy?
Lesson Overview
Welcome to this introductory course in philosophy. For our first lesson, we are going to examine the question: What is philosophy? There are 4 ways you can get to know what a discipline is: define it, describe it, contrast and compare it with other disciplines, and finally experience it. In this first lesson, we will aim to accomplish the first 3 of these activities. The rest of the course will be an exercise in experiencing...

Philosophy as Metaphysics
ABSTRACT: Philosophy works with special types of objects: the totalities. The basic characteristics of this type of object are their metaphysical, transcendental, and total character. The character of these objects determines the specificity of language and the methods of philosophy. The language of philosophy represents symbolic language; speculation is the basic method of philosophy. On the one hand, objects of this type emphasis homo sapien as essences capable...

The Matrix
and Philosophy
Welcome to the
Desert of the Real
Edited by
WILLIAM IRWIN
For Peter H. Hare,
Morpheus to many
Contents
Introduction: Meditations on The Matrix
1
Scene 1
How Do You Know?
3
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2.
3.
4.
Computers, Caves, and Oracles: Neo and Socrates
WILLIAM IRWIN
Skepticism, Morality, and The Matrix
GERALD J. ERION and BARRY SMITH
16
The Matrix Possibility
DAVID MITSUO NIXON
28
Seeing, Believing, Touching, Truth
CAROLYN KORSMEYER...

﻿The Ancient Greek philosophers have played a pivotal role in the shaping of the western philosophical tradition. This article surveys the seminal works and ideas of key figures in the Ancient Greek philosophical tradition from the Presocratics to the Neoplatonists. It highlights their main philosophical concerns and the evolution in their thought from the sixth century BCE to the sixth century CE.
The Ancient Greek philosophical tradition broke away from a mythological approach to explaining...

Most of the time when people think about yoga they simply imagine contorting their bodies into strange and awkward positions in hopes of keeping themselves in shape. I have to admit that I was one of those people. However, I have come to understand that the art of yoga is much more complex than I had ever imagined. This form of exercise, that I thought was restricted to famous people attempting to keep there movie star physiques, is becoming an epidemic among modern society.
Yoga is much more...

I strongly believe that W.T. Stace is correct while arguing for the view of soft determinism, also known as compatibilism. Stace believes in compatibilism, which states that determinism is true, but free will still does exist. He puts both views together by studying the definition of free will.
Stace asks, “How can anyone be punished or rewarded for his or her actions if they have no control over their actions?” That statement seemed extremely convincing to me because both d’Holbach and...

Nature of Philosophy
Philosophy
* Comes from the 2 Greek words « philos -love » and « sophia -wisdom »
* tasks that requires a deliberate effort to seek the truth.
* The act of questioning or wanting to know initiates philosophy, and most of the time we relate philosophy to thinking.
* Knowledge of all things, through this ultimate causes, aquired through the use of reasoning
* Is the intense and critical examination of beliefs and assumptions
Philosopher
* Lover of...

﻿What is Philosophy?
1. E) My idea of philosophy is that Philosophy is a World-View. By this I mean philosophy is the attempt to understand all matters of the universe, encompassing anything the human mind is capable or incapable of thinking up. It is a personal perspective that can differ even among the smartest of humans. In a world-view, there are always contradictory proposals because it is not dictated by scientific verification. Take the case of Lucretius and Hegel. Lucretius imposes...

﻿Sofiya Andreyeva
Philosophy- Professor Douglas
March 13th, 2012
Midterm Essay #1
The nature of inquiry is not one that is uncommon to the human race. From the very origin of philosophy, the term for the “love of wisdom”, individuals have spent countless hours contemplating the most essential and critical matters before them. These individuals have made substantial attempts to explain reasoning behind the functioning of earthly matters, and by virtue of their study, they have come to be known...

Philosophy of education can refer to either the academic field of applied philosophy or to one of any educational philosophies that promote a specific type or vision of education, and/or which examine the definition, goals and meaning of education.
As an academic field, philosophy of education is "the philosophical study of education and its problems...its central subject matter is education, and its methods are those of philosophy".[1] "The philosophy of education may be either the philosophy...

Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which literally means "love of wisdom.
Skepticism is a philosophical attitude that, in its most extreme form, questions the...

1. What are the different branches of philosophy, and what are they about?
2. Explain what a fallacy is. What kind of mistake is someone making when they commit a formal fallacy in an argument?
3. What is "wisdom," and how does philosophy relate to it?
4. Describe the nature of critical thinking. What advantage does the critical thinker have over someone who lacks that skill?
5. Describe and explain the steps in the critical-thinking process.
6. What is wrong with...

﻿Stefanie Tee
Education 1100
Chapter 8
Reflection
After reading through the different philosophies of education, I have come to the conclusion that I can relate to the student centered philosophy the most for several different reasons. As stated in the chapter, education is not a competition. I don’t agree with having students take multiple choice tests to see who gets the highest amount of right answers. Many students suffer from test anxiety and giving them one chance to prove they...

Eastern Philosophy
By Jennifer Carter
Eastern philosophy is the philosophies of the eastern continents. Many postmodern philosophers believe the only variant of Eastern and Western philosophy is that of Geographic’s however some scholars will disagree that it is not geographical but of natural language and investigated thinking. Eastern philosophy touches base with three traditions —Indian, Chinese and Persian philosophy—which are just as different from each other as they are from Western...

﻿In philosophy, the “self” is used to refer to the ultimate locus of personal identity, the agent and the knower involved in each person’s actions and cognitions. The notion of the self has traditionally raised several philosophical questions. First, there are questions about the nature and very existence of the self. Is the self a material or immaterial thing? Is the self even a real thing or rather a merely nominal object? Second, is the self the object of a peculiar form of introspective...

Philosophy of Education Paper
EDUC 326 Foundations of Education
University of Wisconsin- Stout
Marketing-Business Education
Spring 2013
Abstract
The main goal of a Marketing-Business teacher is to expand the business knowledge within the students you teach. This should be done by realistic marketing and business activities and experiences. Throughout this paper I explain how the roles of the teacher, education, and curriculum influence the outcome of the marketing business teachings,...

Philosophy of Education
By Aligtov B.
Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………...3
Issue…………………………………………………………………………………………...4
Factors………………………………………………………………………………………...5-6
Solutions……………………………………………………………………………………....7-8
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….9
References…………………………………………………………………………………….10
Introduction
No doubts that the demand for English language proficiency is high as Malaysians enter the international arena. Ergo, the purpose of this paper is...

Greek Religion is the beginning to Greek philosophy and the beginning to many great philosophers. The lack of stimulation that Greek religion is the main reason why the study of philosophy became so popular in Greek culture. Philosophy of religion was studied because people like Socrates did not understand why things were and why they had to be only that way. The lack of religion is what led to people and philosophers questioning the ethical choices people followed.
Philosophy is a study of...

﻿Introduction to Philosophy
Thinking about Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems. A view that admits no real difference between right and wrong answers and one must think that there are more than just one real answer and/or solution to any given question or problem. “The ancient Greeks, who were among the first to practice philosophy, coined the term, which means “love of wisdom.” Those who study philosophy are called philosophers.”
Philosophy consists...

There are several different theories out there on discipline. I don’t personally believe that any one theory works in every situation. That is why I believe it is important to have an eclectic approach to this subject. You have to choose an approach that fits your personal educational philosophy.
There are many aspects of the assertive discipline that I like. Canter states that teachers have the right to insist on behavior from students that meets the teacher’s needs and that encourages the...